steering wheel help needed - Forum Archive

wolfie 10 Jul 2017, 4:11pm

Hi All, I have fitted a wooden steering wheel to my Z3 cobra, I have managed to wire the horn but was wondering how to go about fixing the wires so they don't get all tangled up when turning the steering wheel and possibly pulled out of the connector. Any ideas on what can be done will be very gratefully received.
Thanks

Jaguartvr 10 Jul 2017, 5:18pm

You need to use the clock spring or slip ring that is screwed to the bottom of the steering wheel.
I bought a cheap boss kit that wouldn't take the clock spring so have to buy another.
Eric bought one that takes the clock spring
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMP-STEERING-WHEEL-HUB-BOSS-KIT-fits-BMW-Z3-95-02-OD-1960BM545A/352081213485?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

smash 11 Jul 2017, 6:02pm

Yep OMP is the one. Slip ring bolts straight on and the brown wire is horn live

WorldClassAccident 12 Jul 2017, 11:27am

I mounted my horn button on the steering column as the wooden wheel I used didn't have horn buttons and didn't face the problem.

Not sure if that helps you but it might be considered for others.

fatbloke 19 Jul 2017, 7:25pm

I used a similar idea to WCA and bought a push button from Eurocarparts and then used blank switch cover on the dash. I cut out the horn picture from the centre and stuck it on the switch, not sure if it was needed but it has got through two MOT's.